CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Relationship with TBBK) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of loans and investments	$ 262,000	$ 3,779,000	$ 4,094,000
Realized gains	909,000
The Bancorp, Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of shares sold that were held in trust (in shares)	33,509	90,210
Proceeds from sale of loans and investments	262,000	790,000
Realized gains	22,000	186,000
Cash	41,000	41,000
LEAF Financial, Inc. [Member] | The Bancorp, Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Bank Fees Paid	$ 0	$ 5,000	$ 13,000